How to win: First Episode Psychosis

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Provision of a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service for individuals across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide recovery-focused support, peer support, community integration, wellbeing activities, and assistance with education, training, employment and social inclusion to support individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and improve long-term outcomes. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months at the Health Board's discretion until 31st March 2031.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Cardiff and Vale University Health Board scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £270,860, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 27 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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